Portswood tides today
- Tide now 7.9 ft ↑ rising · high 12:45 am (14.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:20–7:10 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 1.3 ft smooth · 5.4 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 52 °F from the WSW, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 6:51 am–4:47 pm 9 h 57 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:35 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:35 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:30–3:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Portswood there is high tide at 12:20 pm (15.3 ft) and low tides at 5:33 am and 5:54 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:45 am. The sun rises at 6:51 am and sets at 4:47 pm: 9 h 57 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:35 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:28 am to 2:28 am and from 12:59 pm to 2:59 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Portswood today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 5:54 pm
- Minor period 5:05–6:05 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:47 pm, golden hour from 4:00 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.31 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (1.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 90 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:50 pm to 5:30 pm, combines the 5:54 pm low tide, moonrise, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:00 am to 1:00 am, with the 11:58 pm high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: thornback ray, small-spotted catshark, European plaice and common sole. October is one of the months when these are seen most: thornback ray and small-spotted catshark. What you can catch
Beach day in Portswood
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.1 ft waves
- Feels like 57 °F: chilly for the beach
- High tide at 12:20 pm, coefficient 90: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.1 ft
2.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 11 mph
Cross-shore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:33 am
Low tide at 5:33 am and 5:54 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:20 pm. Coefficient 90 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Portswood
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Portswood.
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Tides in Portswood
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:33 am 1.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:20 pm 15.3 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 5:54 pm 1.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 52 min to high tide at 12:45 am.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 12:20 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 14.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on August 14 (15.5 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (0.7 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 10 to 12 (coefficient 91, 12.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 35, 4.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:51 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 5:33 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 12:20 pm · 15.3 ft | Low tide 5:54 pm · 1.3 ft | — | Coef. 90 | 92% | Major periods 12:28 am · 12:59 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 6:52 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 12:45 am · 14.9 ft | Low tide 6:14 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 1:07 pm · 14.9 ft | Low tide 6:36 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 89 | 85% | Major periods 1:31 am · 2:03 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:54 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 1:36 am · 14.5 ft | Low tide 6:57 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 1:55 pm · 14.3 ft | Low tide 7:20 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 83 | 76% | Major periods 2:36 am · 3:08 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:56 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 2:39 am · 14.0 ft | Low tide 7:42 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 2:54 pm · 13.6 ft | Low tide 8:07 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 75 | 65% | Major periods 3:39 am · 4:09 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:57 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 4:47 am · 13.7 ft | Low tide 8:32 am · 4.8 ft | High tide 5:08 pm · 13.1 ft | Low tide 9:00 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:37 am · 5:05 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:59 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 5:47 am · 13.5 ft | Low tide 9:33 am · 6.1 ft | High tide 6:11 pm · 12.9 ft | Low tide 10:19 pm · 5.7 ft | Coef. 56 | 43% | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:57 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:01 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 6:45 am · 13.6 ft | Low tide 12:30 pm · 6.5 ft | High tide 7:11 pm · 13.0 ft | — | Coef. 55 | 32% | Major periods 6:21 am · 6:44 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Portswood has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Southampton (TICON-4), 3.0 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Portswood
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 2.1 ft with a period of 5 s, from the southwest (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:54 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Channel Coastal Observatory (CCO), National Network of Regional Coastal Monitoring Programmes (NNRCMP), via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Portswood today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:20 pm): little current from 12:05 pm to 12:40 pm
- 1.1 ft swell at 5 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (10 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:58 pm (11:43 pm–12:20 am), low tide 5:33 am (5:18–5:48 am), high tide 12:20 pm (12:05–12:40 pm) and low tide 5:54 pm (5:39–6:09 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.28 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:22 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:35 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 2:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 8:00 am to 9:30 am, with little swell and light wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Island Mist 3.7 mi
- Venus 4.9 mi
- Grace Dieu 5.0 mi
- Minca 35 8.5 mi
- Luciston 9.6 mi
- North Solent Nature Reserve 9.4 mi
- Southampton University Football Club 2.1 mi
- Southampton Dive Store 2.2 mi
- Andark Lake Diving Centre 5.4 mi
- Southampton Scuba Diving 5.6 mi
- Warsash Scuba Club 6.7 mi
- Southern Cylinder Services 10 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Portswood
Now in Portswood
- Low / high
- 47 / 60 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 90%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 34
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.06 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 48° | 47° | 48° | 55° | 60° | 60° | 56° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SW | 6 SW | 7 SW | 7 SW | 11 WSW | 9 WSW | 6 SW | 4 WSW |
| Gusts | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 9 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.7 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 52° 4 WSW 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 49° 2 SSE 1.1 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 2 SW 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 46° 3 N 0.8 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 4 NNE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 59° 3 ESE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 59° 7 SSE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 3 E 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 47 / 60 °F | 11 mph WSW | 2.1 ft | 12:20 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 60 °F | 8 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 12:45 am · 1:07 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 60 °F | 9 mph E | 1.0 ft | 1:36 am · 1:55 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 55 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.8 ft | 2:39 am · 2:54 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 53 °F | 7 mph NNE | 0.5 ft | 4:47 am · 5:08 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 54 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 5:47 am · 6:11 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 56 °F | 11 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 6:45 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 53 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 7:44 am · 8:11 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 52 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 8:45 am · 9:14 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 52 °F | 10 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 9:51 am · 10:23 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 53 °F | 9 mph E | — | 10:54 am · 11:23 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 57 °F | 7 mph SE | — | 11:47 am | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 58 °F | 8 mph SSE | — | 12:14 am · 12:32 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 60 °F | 10 mph SSW | — | 1:00 am · 11:10 am |
- Thu 29 Fog 46° / 60° 1.1 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 48° / 60° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 47° / 55° 0.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 53° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 54° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 56° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 46° / 53° 1.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °F; normal high: 57 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Portswood
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:38 am
- Full dark 6:00 pm
- Civil dawn 6:16 am
- Civil dusk 5:22 pm
- Solar noon 11:49 am (26° high)
- Daylight 9 h 57 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:00 pm
- Full dark 6:00 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,767 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Portswood
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:28–2:28 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:59–2:59 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:47–10:47 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:05–6:05 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Portswood
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Weston Jetty 2.6 mi
- Husbands Jetty 2.6 mi
- Gunwharf 2.7 mi
- Hythe Pier 3.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Priory Boat Yard 0.5 mi
- University Boathouse 0.6 mi
- Fishing Tackle Home Stores 0.9 mi
- New Direction Tackle Ltd 1.6 mi
- Fuel dock 3.6 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 650 ft.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Portswood) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 650 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 650 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 650 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 650 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 650 ft. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 650 ft. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 650 ft out.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near PortswoodTides nearby
- Southampton1.7 mi
- Woolston2.4 mi
- Netley3.9 mi
- Bursledon4.3 mi
- Totton4.4 mi
- Hythe4.7 mi
- Botley5.3 mi
- Hamble-le-Rice5.5 mi
- Beaulieu7.7 mi
- Fareham11 mi
Portswood at a glance
- Town or city of about 14,831 people. Coordinates: 50.927° N, 1.390° W.
- It is 1.7 mi north of Southampton, the main place in Southampton. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Southampton.
- The nearest tide station, Southampton, is 3.0 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Southampton Port (2.9 mi).
Questions about PortswoodQuestions
What time is high tide today in Portswood?
Today in Portswood there is high tide at 12:20 pm (15.3 ft) and low tides at 5:33 am and 5:54 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Portswood?
At 4:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:22 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Portswood?
At 6:52 am. First light comes at 5:39 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:28–2:28 am, Minor 9:47–10:47 am, Major 12:59–2:59 pm, Minor 5:05–6:05 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Portswood?
Overcast, from 47 °F to 60 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Portswood?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 5.4 s from the southwest.
When is the best time to visit Portswood?
The best time to visit Portswood is from July to August: highs of 72 °F to 73 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Southampton station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).